This program covers the art and luxury management sector with a focus on France and its cultural excellence. Taught in English, this program explores the management, sales and distribution of luxury products using the themes of taste and luxury à la française from Louis XIV to present-day France. Themes covered include the French arts de la table, fashion, gemology, cosmetics and fragrances, interior design, furniture, art objects and design, scenery and décor, etc.

The innovative academic program combines lectures with practical field visits major historical monuments, fashion houses, and workshops that represent French cultural excellence. Legal aspects, finance, luxury marketing and management, communication and strategic marketing are all taught by professionals.

Direct interaction with industry players will allow students to build up a network of top professionals in the field and discover the savoir-faire of different sectors.

Pedagogy

The year is made up of 3 terms:2 terms of classes (Oct-Dec/ Jan-March) and a term of professional experience in the form of an internship (April-June). During the last two terms, students will work on a personal project that they will be expected to present in front of a jury in order to validate their certificate.

Each trimester consists of 200 hours of classes spread out over a 10-week period. Courses are taught in English.

Participants are attributed a mentor for personalized coaching as well as group methodology sessions to guide them in the conception and realization of their personal project.

Students will be requested to send the necessary documents later on in the admission process (like the application form filled and signed, copy of highest degree completed, copy of passport, short resume...)

In addition, Candidates are required to pass an interview, the interviews are conducted in English by telephone or Skype.

Candidates will receive the Admission board’s decision by post and by email. Upon admission, each candidate receives an acceptance letter.